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DAIN BLANTON The 38th annual Manhattan Beach Open was canceled in 1997 due to legal issues and a lawsuit brought against the City of Manhattan Beach and the AVP by a local-interest group. The event was moved down the coast to Hermosa Beach and renamed the Miller Lite Hermosa Beach Grand Slam.
In 1997, Dain Blanton (DainBlanton.com) became the first African-American professional beach volleyball player to win a tournament on the AVP Tour, with partner Canyon Ceman at the Hermosa Miller Lite Beach Grand Slam. This event also marked the most prize money for a single tournament in the history of beach volleyball at $300,000.
Althea Gibson was the first black American to win Wimbledon, on July 6, 1957.
The first African American to win the US National Tennis Championship was Althea Gibson in 1957. The first person to play was also Althea Gibson in the 1950's.
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Who won the mens single title at Wimbledon in 2002?
Lleyton Hewitt won the 2002 Wimbledon Men's Singles title. He defeated David Nalbandian in the final. This was Lleyton Hewitt's first Wimbledon Singles title.
Who won Ladies singles title at Wimbledon in 2004?
Maria Sharapova won the Wimbledon Women's Singles in 2004. She defeated Serena Williams in the final. This was Maria Sharapova's first Wimbledon Singles title.
When did Martina Natratilova win her first Wimbledon singles title?
In 1978.
Who did john mcenroe beat to win his first Wimbledon mens single title?
McEnroe defeated Bjorn Borg in 1981 for his first Wimbledon singles title.
Who was the winner of Wimbledon women's singles 2004?
Maria Sharapova was the winner of Wimbledon Women's Singles in 2004. She defeated Serena Williams in the final. This was Maria Sharapova's first Wimbledon Singles title.
What age was Andre agassi when he won first Wimbledon singles title?
Andre Agassi was born on April 29, 1970. He won his first Wimbledon singles title in 1992, making him 22 years old.
Who won Wimbledon Women's singles title in 2009?
Serena Williams won the 2009 Wimbledon Women's Singles title. She defeated Venus Williams in the final. This was Serena Williams' third Wimbledon Singles title.
Which woman won the 1978 Wimbledon singles title?
According to the Wimbledon website (refer to the link, below), Martina Navratilova won the 1978 Wimbledon singles title.
Who won Wimbledon's Women's Singles title in 2008?
Venus Williams won the Wimbledon Women's singles title in 2008. She defeated Serena Williams in the final. This was Venus Williams' fifth Wimbledon Singles title.
Who won Women's Singles in Wimbledon 2009?
Serena Williams won the 2009 Wimbledon Women's Singles title. She defeated Venus Williams in the final. This was Serena Williams' third Wimbledon Singles title.
What year did john mcenroe win his first Wimbledon mens singles title?
1981
Who was the first African American to win a singles title at Wimbledon?
Althea Gibson in 1957.
